A cyber security analyst plays a crucial role in safeguarding a company's network and systems from cyber attacks. Their responsibilities include staying up-to-date on IT trends, developing contingency plans, monitoring for suspicious activities, reporting security breaches, and educating colleagues on security measures. Their responsibilities include staying up-to-date on IT trends, developing contingency plans, monitoring for suspicious activities, reporting security breaches, and educating colleagues on security measures. Entry-level professionals typically start with an average salary of around $63k, but can expect significant increases as they gain experience and knowledge.